English Pub Slang

Let’s explore English slang words and expressions that you may hear a lot while visiting British and Irish pubs.

Bottoms up

It encourages someone to drink all of their drink in one go.
Example: Bottoms up! That’s how we start the party.

Hair of the dog

This English expression refers to drinking alcohol when one experiences a hangover.
Example: Tom had got some hair of the dog before he went to work.

Lush

A word that describes someone who drinks a lot of alcohol.
Example: Jack is lush. I can’t party as he does.

Watering hole

This is just one of many words that means “pub” or local hangout.
Example: We always choose to go to watering holes after posh dining.

Last call

A way to say that the pub is almost closing. It means you can order the last drink or finish the one you’re currently having.
Example: Let’s get a drink before the last call.

Hammered

This word describes someone very drunk.
Example: They were hammered after a few hours in a pub.

Your shout

This phrase is usually directed towards someone whose turn to buy drinks for the rest of the group.
Example: Here we go, Mia. Your shout, birthday girl!

Knees-up

This English slang word describes a party or celebration that you could be having at a pub.
Example: Let’s start with a birthday cake and go to the knees-up right after.

Apart from drinks, you may also enjoy a famous “Fish & Chip” meal at almost every British Pub. Follow the link to learn more about this popular dish.

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